Vision
Profitable and sustainable western Canadian grain farmers
Mission
Producers directing investment in crop research to benefit western Canadian grain farmers
About the WGRF
The Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) is a farmer-funded and farmer-directed non-profit organization investing in agricultural research that benefits western Canadian producers. To date, we have invested more than $240 million to support diverse crop research projects.
Farmer-funded, farmer-directed crop research
Leaders from 12 farm organizations came together to create WGRF in 1981. Their vision was to establish a robust agricultural research funding organization, one that would consult farmers about what they needed, then work with research providers to fill that need. Today, WGRF invests over $12 million annually into variety development and field crop research.
Working together for the common good
Throughout the years, more than 145 farmers have served on the WGRF Board. Their voices ensure that projects that show the most potential to benefit western Canadian producers are funded. Today, our Board is made up of 14 producers who carry forth that mandate.